Sports bras (not thongs, sorry...)

I know there was a big debate about sports bras about 6 months ago, but I can't find it, and remember it being aimed at the better-endowed (I'm not).

Any recommendations? & yes, I've looked at the websites, got the catalogues, etc - don't care about the technical stuff, just want something that's comfortable! Have tried the whole M&S range (well, where else do you buy your undies from?! and what's more, you can buy them with your dinner...) and they're all a bit odd - rub/wrinkle/weird shape...

Thanks, Miss Piggy - have had a look. Unfortunately I still can't find what I'm looking for. I don't want to be squashed any flatter than I am already, but the other type of bra seems to leave a horizontal ridge showing through all my tops - and gives me a very odd shape indeed. Does anyone do maximiser sports bras?! I need the support, but would rather not look like a pre-pubescent schoolgirl.

Berlei's shock absorber range are very good, and come in different styles so you can have the squished down crop top or the normal "I've got boobs" back fastening regular type. House of Fraser/Arnotts stock them in their undies section, so you can try them on to see what's comfortable first. They are very supportive and come in a good range of sizes.

hmmm - sounds like a good idea. I know you can send back the ones ordered online if they don't fit - but it takes so much time! I'll go and have a look there.

As for the gel inserts - wouldn't they fall out mid-run?! Or worse still, slip a bit and create bulges in funny places... I don't care that much, I just want a sports bra that looks the same as a normal bra, and that I can wear fitted tops over rather than baggy t-shirts. Doesn't seem like a lot to ask, but I'm beginning to think all sports bras are designed by men with PhDs in physics, and zero idea of how they're worn!

Anyway, thanks for the House of Fraser tip... whhheeeee, shopping spree coming on!

I'm very disappointed with Wends BTW, she starts a thread on Shoes and then starts talking about underwear! Not cricket, not cricket at all I tell you! At least you know here you are with HelenT (not now Cougie, not now!).

Previously bookmarked threads are now visible in "Followed Threads". You can also manage notifications on these threads from the "Forum Settings" section of your profile settings page to prevent being sent an email when a reply is made.

Runner's World is a publication of Hearst Magazines UK which is the trading name of The National Magazine Company Ltd, 72 Broadwick Street, London, W1F 9EP. Registered in England 112955. All rights reserved. Runner's World, Part of the Hearst UK wellbeing network